Feast of Tabernacles - NW Washington State

2017 Sukkot Registration is now closed.We have reached maximum attendance, so that no more registrations will be accepted. We hope to see you next year!

Sukkot: An Overview

Dear Friends and Brethren, we invite you and your family to join with us to celebrate the Biblical Feast of Tabernacles in beautiful Washington State.

The Feast of Tabernacles (Hebrew 'Sukkot,' pronounced "Sue-Coat") is described in Scripture (Leviticus 23:33 - 44). This a time for all of YHWH's people to gather together as families, for camping out together, (dwelling in 'booths' or tents), and for meeting together to rejoice, to study the Scriptures, and fellowship together.

Attending the Biblical 8-day Feast of Tabernacles has been a life-changing experience for many families. It is costly to camp out together with others during the Feast, but there is a great blessing that results.

The joy of YHWH is greatly magnified in the camp during the Feast, when we live together and rejoice together, in obedience to His Word. Bring the entire family and plan to rejoice with us in the presence of YHWH!

Ask YHWH to help you attend. Ask Him to prove Himself to you personally, and ask Him to make a way for you to keep the Feast. However, if you're unable to join our celebration, plan to attend a Feast of Tabernacles celebration near you, and keep His commandment.

Festival Location: North of Seattle, Washington.

Festival Dates: The 7th month begins at the sighting of the moon in Israel by two witnesses, which in 2017 is expected to be the night of September 21. This year in 2017, the first day of Sukkot will begin at sunset on October 5th.

The Biblical Feast dates for 2017 will be from sunset October 5th through sunset October 14th. We will arrive at the site on Thursday, October 5th, early enough to sign-in, pick up welcome packets and name tags, and set up our camps before Sukkot begins at sunset on the 5th. These dates have now been confirmed.

Festival Activities: The Festival will be a blend of Hebraic/Jewish and Christian elements, and will include Biblical teachings, plenty of Spirit-led praise and worship, and ample opportunities for discussion of Biblical subjects. There will also be food and fellowship around the community campfire, as well as an erev Shabbat Oneg meal.

Typical Meeting and Campsite activities include:

Fellowship - Family Togetherness - Rejoicing

Music - Singing - Spirit-filled Praise & Worship

Bible Teaching and Instruction

Prayer and Ministry

Men's & Ladies' Discussion Meetings

Q&A - Questions and Answers on Bible Topics

Sharing & Testimonies

Community Potluck meals together

Campground Sukkah Parties

Campground Night-time Campfire Sing-Along (unless a burn-ban is in effect)

Theme: The overall theme of Tabernacles NW Washington 2017 will be "The Many Aspects of following the Person of Messiah, rather than following Popular Religious Doctrines."

As the underlying foundation of this theme, we will be discovering the importance of our walking as Messiah walked, and how we are to follow Messiah in all His words, and in all His examples.

Teaching Topics: Typical teaching topics may include some of the following (as time permits):

The Good News of the Kingdom: What it means to be 'born' into YHWH's Kingdom

How to know YHWH (John 17:3) -- and how to avoid hearing the words in Matthew 7:23

A practical overview of YHWH's Everlasting (New) Covenant

The Hebrew Roots of The Faith: According to Messiah, Paul, James, Peter and John

My Sheep Hear My Voice: The Lifestyle of Following Messiah

Messiah's New Covenant commandments to observe the Biblical Feast Days and Sabbaths - and the profound significance of observing them

How our celebration of YHWH's Feasts points to, and reveals Messiah

New Covenant Righteousness: The Seed, the Tree, and the Fruit of Righteousness

New Covenant Holiness: You can't go home without it

The New Covenant Significance of Observing the Seventh-Day Sabbath

The prophetic meaning of the Feast of Tabernacles

How the Bride of Messiah is to make herself 'Ready' for the Bridegroom, according to Messiah

How we can be among the Wise Virgins, according to Messiah

Basic Bible Study Methods: How Scripture interprets Scripture

How we grow in our understanding of the New Covenant, by: 1) finding the Torah basis of New Testament truths; and 2) by observing how Messiah walked in these Truths, and then 3) by walking as Messiah walked

Additional Topics by request

Question and Answer Sessions: Answers from the Scriptures

Speakers: Our Leaders and Teachers are born again, Spirit-filled, and love Yahushua; they are well-studied in the Scriptures and live Torah-observant lives. None of the speakers or teachers are professional clergy. We also do not seek to have speakers or teachers that are 'well-known' personalities to draw big crowds to our Feast gatherings.

Instead, we endeavour to have an authentic, Biblical environment for the Feast, in which the Set-Apart (Holy) Spirit becomes the main Speaker and teacher through the gifts of the Spirit. In this way, our Abba Father speaks and manifests His presence, not only through those who teach, but through even the least of those attending the Feast.

This year: We will have a more personal gathering, with speakers from within the local fellowship. We endeavour to return to the practice of the early Believers, with more teaching, prayers, and words of exhortation from among the congregation.

Where to Stay: The Feast of Tabernacles is a time of rejoicing together in the presence of Yahushua Messiah and with other Believers, while staying in temporary shelters, as explained in Leviticus 23:33-44 and Nehemiah 8:14-18. Some folks camp in tents, some in RV's or cabins, and others prefer local motels. Whichever you choose, plan to rejoice and enjoy fellowship together with us, as we Feast and Focus on Yahushua Messiah and His Word, during this holy convocation!

Festival Location: The Feast of Tabernacles Sukkot 2017 will be held at a location north of Seattle, Washington. Accomodations range from camping out in Tents or RV's at the host site, to staying in nearby Motels. For security reasons, we will give Festival location details in the "Request for More Information" step.

Meals: We plan to have (1) or (2) community Oneg potluck meals, and for the rest of the meals attendees are on their own. For the Oneg potluck meals, please bring a Biblically-Kosher dish to share from a list of suggested simple dish ideas. A small kitchen is available for group Oneg meal preparation. There are grocery stores and restaurants within a few minutes' drive from the Campground.

Schedule: The Feast will run from sunset October 5th through sunset October 14th.

Cost: There is no cost to register. Each family or individual will provide for their own lodging and meals. For those camping out, the overall cost is based on the cost of the accommodations they choose. For those not staying in the host Campsite, a $3 per day parking pass is required.

Lodging Cost: There are tent sites, RV sites, and cabins at the host Campground, and there are nearby motels for those who are not able to camp. Campsite Reservations and payments will be arranged by attendees directly with the host Campground. For those camping at the host Campground, approximate costs are based on campsite option.

Campsite Options:

Tent sites - Daily rates -- $25 nightly, $100 weekly

RV sites - Daily rates -- $36 nightly, $240 weekly

Meeting Location: Meeting location details and Map will be given in the "Request for More Information" step.

Campground Location: Campground location details will be given in the "Request for More Information" step.

Meetings: There is no cost for attending any of the meetings or Oneg potluck meals. Those who are not able to attend daytime meetings may attend the night or weekend meetings.

Food & Drinks Cost:Attendees are on their own for meals, except for the (1) or (2) group Oneg 'potluck' meals planned. Please be prepared to contribute juice, finger-food, and snacks for the daily meetings.

Craft Activities Cost:For those participating in children's craft activities, there will be a $2 per-child cost of materials for the Craft Activities, to be paid at time of activity.

Planning - What to Bring: Plan on bringing your camping gear, Bible, cold-weather clothes and jacket, raincoat (it may rain!), ice chest and ice, water hose, electric cord and adapter for 30-Amp, 3-prong RV-type receptacle (find at any RV store), and any camp cooking gear you would like to bring. Also bring personal toiletry items, flashlight and batteries, camera, musical instruments, shofars, banners and flags, decorations for sukkah and meeting room, leafy branches for waving, earplugs, children's scissors for children's craft project, and be sure to bring lawn chairs or patio chairs to sit in!

Wi-Fi: -- yes.

Weather: In mid September to mid October, temperatures may vary from the 60's in the daytime to 30's at night. Dress appropriately, and plan for possibility of rain.

Volunteers Needed: Attendees are requested to help out in areas of need. The list includes:

child care

youth / teen activities

music - playing musical instruments

technical / sound / video

kitchen

Sukkah decoration / setup / teardown

You may choose volunteer opportunities after we send you the link to the online Registration Form. If you play a musical instrument, plan on bringing your instrument to play during praise and worship time, as all are encouraged to participate!

Registration Required: The Feast of Tabernacles is to be a time of Rest and Rejoicing. For purposes of safety, security and restfulness, everyone attending must be registered through this website, using the online Registration Page, which you will receive after you request more information. Anyone not registered will not be allowed into the congregation.

Registration Deadline: Attendance is limited, and filling up fast, so registration cutoff may occur before the deadline of 12:00 noon Monday, 2 October 2017. Registration will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis, until we reach the attendance maximum. To insure a spot, be sure to register as early as possible!

For more information: If you are a Follower of Yahushua Messiah (Jesus Christ), and you would like more information on Location, Schedule, and other details, and if you would like to know how to register, please use the Request for More Information Form below. Complete the form, and click the <SEND> button at bottom of page.

After we receive your Request for More Information Form below, we will send you more information, along with a link to the online Attendance and Registration Form. We do not disclose your email address or personal details to others.

Request for More Information: Please fill out the information below and click <SEND>.(Please Note: This is NOT a Registration Form.)